We're currently going through the process of decommissioning our RFID system in favor of a barcode-based circulation and self-check setup. We are discussing removing the non-functional security gates from our entryways on accessibility and aesthetic grounds, but our board wanted to know if other libraries experienced an increase in materials theft as a consequence of removing them.

If you have removed security gates and/or moved away from using RFID in your library, I would love to hear about your experiences, particularly if you have any sort of data or numbers-based evidence, although anecdotal information is very welcome too.